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Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett attends USC pro day

Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett took in USC’s pro day on Wednesday.

This was the first pro day that Garrett has attended in his new role. That he chose to go to the USC session is significant because offensive tackle Tyron Smith was the featured performer.

Smith is considered the top offensive tackle in the draft. The Cowboys have the ninth pick overall and a clear need for help at the position.

The Cowboys have not used a first-round pick on an offensive lineman since 1981, when they took Missouri tackle Howard Richards with the 26th choice overall. If the Cowboys are sold on Smith, there will be temptation to move down in the first round to add picks and gamble that he will be tghere when they make their pick.

With USC, Smith played at 285 pounds. Smith is up to 310 pounds and hopes to add another five pounds before beginning his pro career.

Smith is 6 feet 5 and has extraordinary arm length of 36.4 inches, ideal for a tackle.
According to NFL.com, Smith will visit the Cowboys on Monday.